Cafe 1897 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Cafe 1897 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe 1897 was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hexham Road, Wark, Northumberland, NE48 3LR
How this rating has changed
Cafe 1897 was re-inspected on 10 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cafe 1897 among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Cafe 1897 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cafe 1897 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe 1897, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wark C of E First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Shop Main Street Ltd Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Grey Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Battlesteads Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Cafe 1897
What is Cafe 1897's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 1897 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Cafe 1897 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe 1897 last inspected?
Cafe 1897 was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 1897?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe 1897 compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 1897 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cafe 1897 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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